Scott Garvin established Garvin Design Group in June of 2003 and crafted a vision to provide creative, client centered design solutions, along with partners Mark Timbes and Terry Buchmann. To celebrate their 10th year in business, Garvin Design Group has rebranded its corporate identity. The new brand reinforces the unique and dynamic nature of the firm, as well as their commitment to providing collaborative, creative design solutions.

Over 10 years, they have expanded their broad expertise in architecture, planning, and interior design into more focused areas of consulting, including Historic Preservation Services, Feasibility Studies, and Construction Consulting, provided through strategic alliances with contractors.

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Historic Preservation

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The preservation of historically significant structures has remained a constant in the firm's history. It began with the purchase, renovation and redevelopment of the 1890's historic building in downtown Columbia that houses our current offices and various retail and commercial tenants.

Sustainable

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We are committed to infusing environmentally conscious design practices into every facet of our work. Product selection, regional awareness and incorporation of new technologies all play key roles in guiding our design practice.

Interior Design

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We view interior design as an integral part of every architectural project we undertake. Our interior designer has over 25 years of experience, and over 20 years with this team.

Architecture

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Garvin Design Group has established itself as one of the premier full-service architecture firms in South Carolina, having won numerous local and state design awards. We have extensive project experience in the areas of higher education, civic, commercial and athletic work.

Planning

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Our desire is to work with clients from the inception of an idea through construction. Developing a Master Plan is the first step in creating a complete and cohesive vision for the future.

Gene Luna

Nov 08, 2016

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We appreciate the way that Garvin Design Group has worked with USC over the past several years on several projects and we always value their keen ear for our needs and the professional guidance they provide. We view this relationship as a long term partnership and look forward to many more projects with them as our lead design firm.

Hayne Hipp President

Jun 01, 2016

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Scott Garvin has worked with us architecturally on our primary residence, our vacation beach residence, the remodeling of Liberty's corporate headquarters and most recently the remodeling of an old building for Liberty's new corporate headquarters. All have been unique, stunning and a wonderful reflection of his architectural strengths.

John Farley

Jan 09, 2016

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As General Contractor, I have built several projects designed and administered by members of the Garvin Design Group team. Their attention to thoroughness in detailing and project administration has helped produce projects with minimal RFI's and very little controversy.

Bob Davis

Jun 03, 2015

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I became acquainted with Mark Timbes while he served as Project Manager for the construction of Blythewood High School and our District Stadium. I saw first-hand his leadership with respect to programming the new high school. He was also very involved in on-site construction administration during the first year of the project.

Jerry T. Brewer

Apr 22, 2015

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Scott Garvin was the lead architect for the Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center. His artistic work speaks for itself. The Thurmond Wellness Center is the best building of its type in the country. I have been in over 60 from the east to the west coast. The building is aesthetically stunning and functions wonderfully as a wellness center.